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Helen Urbanof Philip, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2004
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Helen Edith May Peterson was born May 8, 1914 on a farm in the Weta area, the daughter of Jacob and Alma Sophia (Spong) Peterson.
She grew up in the Weta area and graduated from Weta High School. As a young lady she worked for restaurants in the Kadoka and Philip areas.
Helen was united in marriage to Paul A. Urban on April 27, 1940 at Rapid City, South Dakota. They made their home in Philip until 1941 when they moved to Long Beach, California where Paul worked in the shipyards during WWII. They returned to Philip in 1942.
While in Philip, Helen worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses and at several offices in the Haakon County courthouse.
After retiring they continued to make their home in the Philip community.
Her husband Paul preceded her in death on May 12, 1995.
In August 1997, Helen moved into the Philip Nursing Home, where she has since resided.
Helen was a member of the First Lutheran Church where she served on the Dorcas Circle as well as the Ladies Aid. She was a member of the Haakon County Progressive Extension Club and the Bad River Senior Citizens, all of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life are a son Bruce Paul "Tiny" Urban and his wife Marlene of Modesto, California; one daughter Susan "Tweetum" Magnuson and her husband Dennis of Rock Springs, Wyoming; four grandchildren Kelli Frankman and her husband John of Burbank, California, Brent Urban and his wife Sonia of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Jerry Magnuson and his wife Desi of Glendale, Arizona; and Doug Magnuson of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one great-granddaughter Abigail Opal Frankman; one sister Elsie Grimes and her husband Louie of Kadoka; two sisters in-law, Maribelle Peterson of Philip, and Winnie Peterson of Palmyra, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Paul, Helen was preceded in death by her parents; and five brothers Halvor, David, Albin, Ted, and Elmer Peterson.
Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Friday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.
FUNERAL SERVICES
10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2004
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Paul Bly
MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Organist
Elvera Moos - Vocalist
"In The Garden"
"Old Rugged Cross"
USHERS
Rod Knutson - Willis Blom
PALLBEARERS
Tom Grimes - Jerry Grimes
Jerry Magnuson - Douglas Magnuson
Brent Urban - Dale "Buster" Peterson
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICES
10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2004
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota